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ermine

 

[ หˆษœหrmษชn ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

animal fur

A stoat, especially when in its white winter coat.

Synonyms

stoat, weasel

Examples of usage

  • The ermine is known for its luxurious fur.
  • The ermine changes its coat color depending on the season.
Context #2 | Noun

symbol of royalty

A white fur representing purity and royalty, traditionally used for the ceremonial robes of royalty.

Synonyms

fur, pelt

Examples of usage

  • The queen's ermine robe symbolizes her royal status.
  • The ermine fur was a sign of wealth and power in medieval times.

Translations

Translations of the word "ermine" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น doninha

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเฅ‡เคตเคฒเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Hermelin

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ cerpelai

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณะพั€ะฝะพัั‚ะฐะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ gronostaj

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ชใ‚ณใ‚ธใƒง

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท hermine

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ armiรฑo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท gelincik

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋‹ด๋น„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‚ุงู‚ู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hermelรญn

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hermelรญn

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฒ‚็šฎ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ hermelin

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hreysikรถttur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐา›ะบั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ—แƒ”แƒ—แƒ แƒ˜ แƒ›แƒ”แƒšแƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hermelin

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ armiรฑo

Etymology

The word 'ermine' originated from the Old French word 'hermine', which came from the Latin 'mustฤ“la erminea' meaning 'weasel'. Ermine fur has been historically associated with royalty and nobility due to its luxurious white color. It was commonly used in ceremonial garments and symbolized purity and wealth. The animal itself, the stoat, is known for its ability to change fur color with the seasons, turning white in winter to blend in with the snow.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,487, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.